Penang Hill (Bukit bendera), Penang

Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks, the major hill system of Penang, Malaysia. It is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city centre of George Town, and stands out prominently from the lowlands as a hilly and forested area. Penang Hill is also known by the Malay name Bukit Bendera, which refers to Flagstaff Hill, the most developed peak. The hill is 830 m high (2,750 foot) and it's a bit cooler than the city below.

The Penang Hill Railway is a two section funicular railway which climbs Penang Hill. The total journey takes about half an hour, with passengers changing cars at the mid-point station. The train may stop at other intermediate stations upon request. Funicular train leaves every 30 minutes at a cost of rm4 per person and carry maximum of 80 passangers per trip.

From the top of the hill, you can view the breathtaking panorama of the Penang - the city, the bridge, the sea and the mainland.


One of Penang Hill attraction is the Bird Sanctuary, next to the Bellevue Hotel.

The original old wooden coach.

Stalls for burger, drink, and jeruk, also one for those who want to do henna.

A stage - sometime used for traditional/cultural activities.

(source: wikipedia.com, penang-vacations.com, malaysiasite.nl)